Bring back VISUAL and STRUCTURED NAVIGATION

Please, bring back complete visual navigation from Windows 7,
e.g. visible window border - for resizing,
panel borders and distinct panel backgrounds for different parts of window,
etc.
Please, bring back full functionality of Start menu from Windows 7,
especially customizable structured navigation for All Programs.
vjj

I agree - having visible window borders make Windows 10 MUCH more usable.  It's not reasonable to expect to resize a window from OUTSIDE that window.
-Noel
Detailed how-to in my eBooks:  
Configure The Windows 7 "To Work" Options
Configure The Windows 8 "To Work" Options

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